How to fire someone — and not destroy both of you
September 16, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
There are many ways to let someone go, and a lot of them are bad and unnecessarily hard on both parties. More…
September 16, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
7 most common documentation mistakes landing companies in court
July 13, 2009 by Carol Warner
Time-strapped managers wear several different hats over the course of a busy work day. With all of these responsibilities, it’s no wonder some tasks slide to the back burner. More…
7 Facts every HR manager should know about wrongful discharge
April 10, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
A down economy is an up time for wrongful-discharge lawsuits by employees who have been let go — and are angry about it. More…
Who won this case: Does HR have to follow written policy?
March 18, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
An employee is terminated for publicly cursing at and insulting a member of upper management. The employee sues, charging the termination violates HR’s own written policies. Who won this real-life case? More…
7 ways jerks mishandle terminations
January 19, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
There’s no easy way to fire someone, but there’s a right way and a wrong way. More…
What would you do: Star performer won’t follow rules
November 25, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: A top performer doesn’t think the rules apply to him. More…
Who won this case? Employee says ‘3 strikes’ policy unfair
April 29, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
In this real-life case, a supervisor uses a “3 strikes” policy for employees who are accused of sexual harassment, and a victim sues the company over the policy. Who won? More…
Who won this case? Employee terminated over threat
April 10, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
A supervisor fires an employee who indirectly threatened a co-worker. Did a judge in this actual case agree that the termination was unfair?
Who won this case? Employee who ‘outs’ another gets fired
March 25, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
In this real-life case, two employees have a spat. One gets revenge by “outing” the other to co-workers as a lesbian, and gets fired. Did a court uphold the firing?
Who won this case? He complains, then gets fired
March 17, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
A poor-performing employee gets fired shortly after filing a complaint about company safety. He sues the company for retaliation. Who won this real-life case?
